2026–27 Section 8 Rent Limits for 12544

Mellenville, NY • Columbia County • Source: SAFMR

How much will Section 8 pay for rent in 12544?

HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 12544 (Mellenville, NY), effective October 1, 2026, are $1,390 for a studio, $1,430 for 1 bedroom, $1,660 for 2 bedrooms, $2,030 for 3 bedrooms and $2,190 for 4 bedrooms a month. These are gross rents: rent plus any utilities the tenant pays.

Your housing authority turns these into its payment standard — the most the voucher counts toward rent — normally between 90% and 110% of HUD's figure, so about $1,494–$1,826 for a 2-bedroom here. Moving to Work agencies can set theirs outside that range. You usually pay about 30% of your adjusted income plus any amount the gross rent is above the payment standard, and at move-in your share can't exceed 40% of adjusted monthly income. Confirm the amount with your housing authority.

HUD Small Area FMRs by bedroom (FY2027)

Monthly gross rent figures published by HUD for 12544, effective October 1, 2026. They are the benchmark for payment standards, not a cap on the rent a landlord can charge.

Unit Size	HUD figure (monthly)
Studio	$1,390
1 Bedroom	$1,430
2 Bedroom	$1,660
3 Bedroom	$2,030
4 Bedroom	$2,190

Effective date: 2026-10-01. Always confirm with your local PHA.

Voucher amounts nationwide by unit size: Studio · 1 Bedroom · 2 Bedroom · 3 Bedroom · 4 Bedroom

Do you qualify? See the Columbia County income limits for Section 8.

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